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June 29, 2022 – The event started at 12 noon at the Del Mar Hilton. The event started late as traffic from the San Diego Fair delayed participants. I was asked to say a few words for which I was not prepared, let’s just say I just winged it.

June 28 and 29, 2022 – I participated in 3 interviews, 2 on June 28 and 1 on June 29 for Rotary Peace Fellowships. 2 of the 3 were for the Masters programs valued at $86,000 for the 2 year program and 1 for the certificate program that can take to 15 months for thoseContinue reading “Rotary Peace Fellowship Interviews”

June 26, 2022 – Starting at 5 pm at Viewpoint Brewery, Del Mar. It was time to demote co-presidents Karl and Suzy Wagner and induct Sharon Schendel as the new President for 2022-23.

June 27, 2022 – Meeting started at 5 pm via Zoom. All 9 DGNs for SW-PETS were in attendance. The Committee is looking for a Secretary, Thursday night event chair and SSA Chair. We may need to send 2 to 3 SSA for PETS.

June 23, 2022 – Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center was the location for the fun affair. Dinner consisted of tacos, beans and rice with all the fixings. Out going President Bill Walsh and honored and incoming President David Tweedy was sworn in by Past District Governor Steve Weitzen. CC Puppy Omeeka joined me at theContinue reading “Rotary Club of Carlsbad Demotion Promotion Party”

June 23, 2022 – Meeting at Jimmy O’s for lunch. I was the Zoom host again. The guest speaker was Bob Shaff, personal friend of Karl and Suzy and a member of the Rotary Club of Tucson. His talk was the 4 “R” of Rotary to improve membership. There was a premeeting photo of clubContinue reading “Weekly Meeting – Rotary Club of Del Mar”

June 22, 2022 – The Rotary Club of Del Mar met at PETCO Park to watch the Padres play the Arizona Diamondback at 1:10 pm. We had a reserve space on the Bud Patio underneath the Rotary Flag Court right field. The event was organized by Scott and Patty Kurtz. The Padres won 10 toContinue reading “RCDM at PETCO Park”

June 11, 2022 – The meeting was held at DG Dan’s home in Coronado at 10 am. Unfortunately, Donna tested positive for COVID-19 Friday June 10th after receiving an Exposure Notification on her cell phone. My test was negative. I attended the AG meeting with a mask on to be cautious. Dan thanked everyone forContinue reading “Assistant Governor Meeting”

June 8, 2022 – Houston’s George Brown Convention Center.

June 7, 2022 – George Brown Convention Center, Houston.